Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗51% · fair 1.95
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗11% · fair 8.94
Al Talaba vs Al Karkh: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Al Talaba welcome Al Karkh to Al Talaba Stadium for a Iraqi League fixture on Monday 1 June (18:30 WAT). In the table, Al Talaba are 11th, lower half, on 16 points after 13 matches; Al Karkh are 16th (lower half) with 12.
Current form
Al Talaba, last 5: DDLWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Al Minaa Basra, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Al Karkh, last 5: LWWWW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Al Shorta, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Momentum favours Al Karkh, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.0 for Al Talaba.
Head to head
When they last met (13 Feb 2026) it ended Al Karkh 0–2 Al Talaba.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Talaba 1.5 xG, Al Karkh 1.1 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 49%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Talaba 46%, draw 25%, Al Karkh 29%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (53%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Talaba 1–1 Al Karkh. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al Talaba46%fair 2.18 · @2.00
Draw25%fair 3.93 · @3.20
Al Karkh29%fair 3.49 · @3.30
2.58Expected goals
1.48Al Talaba xG
1.10Al Karkh xG
49%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
0–18%
2–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Al Talaba 1.5 – 1.1 Al Karkh expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 53% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Al Talaba vs Al Karkh?
On our numbers Al Talaba have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Al Karkh 29%.
How many goals will there be in Al Talaba vs Al Karkh?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Talaba vs Al Karkh?
Our predicted score is Al Talaba 1–1 Al Karkh, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Al Talaba vs Al Karkh?
Al Talaba vs Al Karkh (Iraqi League) kicks off on Monday 1 June 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Al Talaba Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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